President George W. Bush created offices for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives within the White House and 10 Federal agencies to leverage the essential work of faith-based and community organizations in a "determined attack on need."
President Bush established the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives at the U.S. Department of
Agriculture (USDA) by executive order on December 12, 2002. USDA has a long history of working with faith-based and community organizations to help those in need. For example, USDA works with faith-based and community groups to provide vital assistance through our domestic food and nutrition programs, rural development opportunities, natural resources and conservation programs, and internal food aid programs.
As part of the President's Faith-Based and Community Initiative, USDA is strengthening its existing partnerships with faith-based and community organizations while creating new ones to reach even more people in need. The Initiative is ensuring that these groups are allowed to compete on an equal footing for Federal dollars, educating them on grant opportunities, and encouraging greater private support for these organizations.
We encourage you to review the information and resources available on this Web site to learn more about the Initiative and how faith-based and community organizations can partner with the USDA to help provide vital assistance to those in need. If you still have any questions, please feel free to contact us by email at fbci@usda.gov or phone at (202) 720-3631.
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